Yotarou is a former yakuza member fresh out of prison and fixated on just one thing: rather than return to a life of crime, the young man aspires to take to the stage of Rakugo, a traditional Japanese form of comedic storytelling. Inspired during his incarceration by the performance of distinguished practitioner Yakumo Yuurakutei, he sets his mind on meeting the man who changed his life. After hearing Yotarou's desperate appeal for his mentorship, Yakumo is left with no choice but to accept his very first apprentice.
As he eagerly begins his training, Yotarou meets Konatsu, an abrasive young woman who has been under Yakumo's care ever since her beloved father Sukeroku Yuurakutei, another prolific Rakugo performer, passed away. Through her hidden passion, Yotarou is drawn to Sukeroku's unique style of Rakugo despite learning under contrasting techniques. Upon seeing this, old memories and feelings return to Yakumo who reminisces about a much earlier time when he made a promise with his greatest rival.
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu is a story set in both the past and present, depicting the art of Rakugo, the relationships it creates, and the lives and hearts of those dedicated to keeping the unique form of storytelling alive.+ More
Characters & Voice Actors
Yuurakutei, Sukeroku
Main
Yamadera, Kouichi
Japanese
Yuurakutei, Yakumo
Main
Ishida, Akira
Japanese
Amaken
Main
Yamaguchi, Kappei
Japanese
Amano
Main
Higuchi, Eisuke
Main
Seki, Toshihiko
Japanese
Konatsu
Main
Kobayashi, Yuu
JapanesePromotion Videos
PV 3
PV 2
PV 1
Recommended for you
Love and Lies
TV
24m
Comic Party
TV
24m
D.C.III: Da Capo III
TV
23m
The Grand Lord
ONA
24m
Galaxy Express 999: Claire of the Glass
Movie
15m
Golgo 13: Queen Bee
OVA
56m
Yao Jing Zhong Zhi Shou Ce
ONA
21m
DNA² OVA
OVA
23m
Hua Jiang Hu Zhi Bu Liang Ren
ONA
15m
Sanrio Boys
TV
24m
Shadow Skill
OVA
51m
X - The Movie
Movie
97m
Mirage of Blaze
TV
24m
Princess Jellyfish Specials
Special
5m
Robotech: The Masters Saga
TV
23m
Final Approach
TV
14m
Gakuen Heaven
TV
26m
